Parkinson's Disease Patient and Family Symposium
The Parkinson's Foundation Midwest Chapter and Northwestern Medicine Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center present: Parkinson's Disease Patient and Family Symposium.
This program provides an overview of the current understanding of Parkinson's disease risk factors, exploring how genetics, lifestyle, and environmental influences may contribute to disease development. Attendees will learn about genetic risk factors and the latest genetic clinical trials, examine environmental and lifestyle factors associated with Parkinson's disease, and receive updates on emerging research and ongoing clinical trials shaping the future of prevention and treatment.
Speakers
Tanya Simuni, MD, FAAN
Northwestern Medicine Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders Center
A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence
Danny Bega, MD, MSCI
Northwestern Medicine Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders Center
A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence
Lucy Morse, MD
Northwestern Medicine Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders Center
A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence
Ignacio Keller-Sarmiento, MD
Northwestern Medicine Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders Center
A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence
Paulina Gonazalez-Latapi, MD, MsC
Northwestern Medicine Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders Center
A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence
There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends and the community.
Contact
Jessica Bartsch
The Parkinson's Foundation Midwest Chapter in partnership with Northwestern Medicine Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center presents: The Parkinson's Disease Patient and Family Symposium.
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